ICD-10 Code K22.82 – Esophagogastric junction polyp (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K22.82 – Esophagogastric junction polyp
What it is
K22.82 identifies a polyp located at the esophagogastric junction, where the esophagus meets the stomach. Use it when documentation specifically names this lesion at that anatomic site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. These lesions may be found on endoscopy as a discrete polyp at the esophagogastric junction, sometimes with symptoms such as reflux, dysphagia, or incidental discovery.
When to use this code
Use K22.82 when the provider documents an esophagogastric junction polyp, including endoscopic or pathology-confirmed cases. Code it when the lesion is the stated diagnosis, not just a nonspecific abnormality near the junction.
If the note only says “esophageal polyp,” “gastric polyp,” or “mass at GE junction,” check documentation to confirm the exact site. You should also code any separately documented associated conditions as directed by the record.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for polyps clearly documented in the esophagus or stomach without junction involvement. Do not assign it for symptoms alone or for an unspecified lesion; check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm the exact anatomic wording in the endoscopy or pathology report before assigning K22.82.